Cambodian Network Upgrades 3G Network to 14.4Mbps Download Speeds

Published on: 18th Feb 2011

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Cambodian mobile network operator, Cambodia Advance Communications which trades as "qb" has upgraded its 3G network to support HSPA download speeds of 14.4Mbps. The network had supported download speeds of 7.2Mbps before the upgrade.

"We're looking to improve our footprint by providing quality data and
voice on a national level," qb's CEO, Alan Sinfield told local media. Sinfield
did not reveal the cost of the upgrade, but said it involved "a fair amount of
investment."

The project had been completed last month, and involved upgrading software
and improving backhaul connections.

The faster speeds to the Capital city, as well as cities such as Battambang
and Siem Reap and along major roads, he added.

The company does not hold a 2G license, and is in talks with the other
operators in the country to secure a national roaming agreement for GSM
services.

Cambodia is a highly competitive market, with five mobile networks. According
to the Mobile World analysts, qb had 51,000 customers at the end of last
September, which at the time would have equated to a market share of just over 1
percent.